– UK, Carlisle – Carr’s Group PLC (LON: CARR), the Agriculture and Engineering Group, today announced the appointment of Peter Page as CEO.
Peter has served as Chairman of Carr’s Group since January 2020, having joined the Board in the previous year, Peter will remain Executive Chairman until a new Non-Executive Chairperson is appointed.
John Worby, Senior Independent Director, said: “I am delighted that Peter has accepted the Board’s invitation to take up the role of CEO. During his time with Carr’s, he has built strong relationships with the management team and wider stakeholders of the Group. With a background in animal science and agriculture, Peter has a strong track record of building and developing successful businesses in international markets. The Board unanimously concluded that he is best placed to lead the group through its next phase. The appointment will enable the previously announced strategic review to be completed swiftly and ensure Carr’s has the right management for its successful implementation.”
The company also confirmed that Shelagh Hancock and Stuart Lorimer will join the Board as independent Non-Executive Directors on 1 September 2022, bringing significant sector and Board experience to the Group.
About Peter Page
From 2007 until 2018, Peter Page was CEO of Devro plc, an FTSE-listed, global manufacturing business with over 2,000 employees. Before this, he was Head of Europe for Aviagen Group, the poultry breeding company, and an Executive Director of Adnams plc.
Peter Page, Executive Chairman, said: “I am excited to have the opportunity to lead Carr’s Group as we finalize and implement our long-term strategy. I have developed a good understanding of the Group, its businesses, and its people, and I look forward to leading the next phase of growth.
“We are all very grateful to Neil Austin who has given so much to the business over the past 9 years and provided steadfast support to the Board during a challenging period. We are pleased that Neil will remain in post until January 2023, ensuring a smooth handover.
About Carr’s Group plc
Carr’s is an international leader in manufacturing value-added products and solutions, with market-leading brands and robust market positions in Agriculture and Engineering, supplying customers in over 50 countries around the world. Carr’s operates a decentralized business model that empowers operating subsidiaries enabling them to be competitive, agile, and effective in their markets whilst setting overall standards and goals.
Its Speciality Agriculture division manufactures and supplies feed blocks, minerals, and boluses containing trace metals and minerals for livestock.
Its Agricultural Supplies division manufactures compound animal feed, distributes farm machinery, and runs a UK network of rural stores, providing a one-stop shop for the farming community.
Its Engineering division designs and manufactures pressure vessels manufactures precision components from specialist steel alloys, manufactures robotic manipulators, and provides engineering design, assembly, and installation services for the nuclear, defense, and oil & gas industries.
For more information: http://www.carrsgroup.com/
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